Congressman Patrick McHenry visited the House of Flags Museum in Columbus on Aug. 15. McHenry represents the N.C. 10th District, which will include Polk County starting in January 2013. He returned to fulfill his promise to present a House of Representative Flag to the museum. In addition, he presented a U.S. Flag that had flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
McHenry said he will attend the special Eisenhower exhibit at the museum in October if his schedule permits. The exhibit will be at the museum from Oct. 10-13.
McHenry also said he was pleased to see the museum’s flag collection had grown since his visit in April. The House of Flags Museum is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Scheduled tours at other times can be arranged by calling 828-894-2514.
Admission is free.
– article submitted by Paul Sutherland